Vantaa confirms 122 layoffs, Espoo numbers still unclear
Both cities began restructuring talks with staff representatives in August, with a combined total of over 500 jobs on the line.
The City of Vantaa plans to lay off 122 employees as part of a restructuring effort, while 81 others will be offered new positions within the organization. Some 20 of the redundancies will affect senior staff, including directors, managers, and supervisors. Additionally, 44 workers will see changes to their employment terms, 15 fixed-term contracts will not be renewed, and 21 positions will be lost due to natural attrition. The city aims to minimize the impact on services for Vantaa residents.
Espoo's situation remains unclear, with the city reporting an estimated 130 workers facing layoffs or changes to their employment contracts. This figure is lower than the initial estimate of up to 300 employees initially suggested during negotiations. Espoo Mayor Kai Mykkänen did not provide further details when contacted by Helsingin Sanomat, stating that the actual number could be reduced. The city is seeking savings of approximately 10 million euros, and staff will learn the final number of layoffs next Monday.
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